Parking Enforcement Officer

The Spirit of the Position

The Parking Enforcement Officer will be an ambassador by providing information and directions to those needing assistance in finding City/County services as well as popular areas of entertainment and dining within the City.

Principal Job Duties

• Patrol assigned areas on foot and/or in a vehicle to enforce parking regulations in the City of Palm Springs pursuant to the Palm Springs Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code.
• Issue handwritten and computer-generated parking citations and transfer citation data to centralized system.
• Maintain a high public visibility and have constant interaction with the public.
• Regularly communicate general information regarding citation issuance, parking regulations, citation adjudication.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and directives of LAZ Parking and the City of Palm Springs.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Work under general supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Driver's license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Fluently read, write, and speak the English language.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Willing to work in the elements - heat, wind, rain, etc.
• Lift, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time (95-100% of shift).
• Bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.

Location: City of Palm Springs
Schedule: Part Time - Wed - Sun 8:30a - 5p and 12p - 8:30p
Hourly: $20/hr
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; non tipped